A Dangerous Decision at the Port of Lagos
The journey began in Lagos, Nigeria, where the oil tanker Alithini II was preparing to leave port.
According to reports about the incident, the three men managed to hide at the rear of the vessel before it departed.
They eventually positioned themselves on the ship’s rudder.
The decision was incredibly dangerous.
A ship’s rudder is a mechanical structure designed to control the direction of the vessel. It is not a passenger area, and it provides virtually no protection from the elements.
From their position, the men were exposed to the open air and ocean throughout the voyage.
Once the tanker moved away from the African coast, returning to land would no longer have been possible.
They were committed to the journey.
More Than 2,700 Miles HIS Across the Ocean
The tanker traveled thousands of miles toward the Canary Islands.
For the three men, every mile represented another test of endurance.
